Foundations of Problem-based Learning (Paperback)

Claire Howell Major

ISBN 10: 0335215319 / ISBN 13: 9780335215317

Published by Open University Press, Milton Keynes, 2004

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Paperback. This book closes a gap in the PBL literature. It is a thoroughly researched, well documented and engagingly written three part harmony addressing conceptual frames, recurring themes, and broadening horizons. An essential addition to your library.Professor Karl A. Smith, University of Minnesotaa comprehensive guide for those new to PBL, and suitable for those new to teaching or for the more experienced looking for a new challenge.Dr Liz Beaty, Director (Learning and Teaching), HEFCEThis book vividly articulates the key ideas of PBL and provides new PBL practitioners with key guiding posts for its implementation. It is an excellent contribution to the art of using PBL.Associate Professor Oon-Seng Tan, Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeWhat is problem-based learning?How can it be used in teaching? How does problem-based learning affect staff and students? How do we assess and evaluate it?Despite the growth in the use of problem-based learning since it was first popularised, there have been no resources to examine the foundations of the approach and offer straightforward guidance to those wishing to explore, understand, and implement it.This book describes the theoretical foundations of problem-based learning and is a practical source for staff wanting to implement it. The book is designed as a text that not only explores the foundations of problem-based learning but also answers many of the frequently-asked questions about its use. It develops readers understanding beyond implementation, including issues such as academic development, cultural, diversity, assessment, evaluation and curricular models of problem-based learning.Foundations of Problem-based Learning is a vital resource for lecturers in all disciplines who want to understand problem-based learning and implement it effectively in their teaching. Articulates the ideas of Problem Based Learning (PBL) and provides new PBL practitioners with guiding posts for its implementation. This book explores the foundations of problem-based learning and also answers many of the frequently-asked questions about its use. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Foundations of Problem-based Learning (Paperback)
• Publisher: Open University Press, Milton Keynes
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335215319
• ISBN 13: 9780335215317
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Foundations of Problem Based Learning explores the foundations of problem-based learning and its use. It will develop the reader's understanding beyond implementation, including academic development, cultural, diversity, assessment, evaluation and curricular models of problem-based learning.

About the Author

Maggie Savin-Baden is a principal lecturer at Coventry University.

Claire Howell Major is an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Alabama.